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The James Irvine Foundation

The mission of The James Irvine Foundation is to expand opportunity for the people of California to participate in a vibrant, successful and inclusive society.

James Irvine, a California agricultural pioneer, established the Irvine Foundation in 1937 to benefit the people of California. Over the last 70 years, the Foundation has met the objectives of its founder by providing over $1 billion in grants to more than 3,000 nonprofit organizations.

Newswise — The California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office has secured more than $3 million in philanthropic support for Graduation Initiative 2025. The CSU actively sought grants from...more

The James Irvine Foundation has announced eleven grants totaling more than $14.2 million to organizations working to expand opportunity for all Californians. The foundation's March grants include...more

Cal State San Bernardino wants more students to receive bachelor's degrees, and the College Futures Foundation and the James Irvine Foundation have provided $1.1 million to help make that happen. The...more

Nearly 150 state and local leaders attended the center's launch event, including James Irvine Foundation President and CEO Don Howard, Weingart Foundation President and CEO Fred Ali, Central Valley...more

Three institutions provided a total of $1.9 million in grants: The James Irvine Foundation, Weingart Foundation and Wallace H. Coulter Foundation, ... “The Inland area has experienced significant...more

The James Irvine Foundation has announced eighteen grants totaling $10.3 million in support of organizations working to increase opportunity for all Californians. The December grants include a final...more

The Central Valley Community Foundation and the James Irvine Foundation participated in selecting the final awardees. &quot;The Central Valley offers great opportunities for businesses and attracts...more